Equestrian Arena Planning:
The Precision Arenas' SystemTM (Sneak Peek)

Get three lessons of our flagship course—completely free.
Start building your dream arena with clarity, not confusion.
Format

Online
Course

Lessons

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

Authors

Dickie Osborne, Amanda Bolyard, and Michael DePew

Price

$897
Free

Planning your arena but don’t know where to start?

Are you caught between contractor opinions, footing supplier advice, and high-stakes decisions you’re not trained to make?

You know your horse deserves a safe, reliable arena—but figuring out slope, drainage, footing, and layout feels overwhelming. You’ve done your research, asked around, and yet… you're still second-guessing every decision.

You’re not alone - and you don’t have to guess anymore.

Get a FREE look inside the course equestrians across the industry are talking about.

We’ve made three lessons of the full Equestrian Arena Planning course completely free, so you can experience what it’s like to finally have answers you can trust.

You’ll walk away with:
  • A clearer understanding of what a well-planned arena involves
  • Insights on essential considerations before you ever break ground
  • The key points riders often overlook—until it's too late

Sound familiar?

You don’t need to commit.
Just take a look - for free.

No credit card. No pressure.
Just real, useful knowledge from the people who’ve built and consulted on hundreds of arenas.

This sneak peek is perfect if you’re:

Planning a new arena and unsure where to begin
Feeling stuck in the research phase
Not ready to buy the full course but want to see if it’s the right fit
Curious what’s beneath the surface of a truly rideable arena

What’s Included in the
Free Lessons

This is the course we wish every rider had before starting their arena project built for equestrians who want real answers, not sales pitches. You don’t need to be an engineer - just informed. We’ll give you the clarity and confidence to make smart decisions before a single dollar is spent.

Arena Selection Considerations

Get aligned on what problem sites to avoid and key considerations for selecting an ideal arena location.

Proximity Considerations

Understand why proximity to amenities is important when choosing an arena site.

Emergency Access Considerations

Plan for emergency access to your arena early —know what matters before construction starts.

See what’s possible when you finally get answers
before making expensive decisions.

You’ll preview what equestrians learn in the full Equestrian Arena Planning course, including:
  • Spot and avoid common site selection mistakes before they cost you.
  • Learn the exact space your arena needs for access and maintenance.
  • Plan for emergency access the right way — before construction begins.
  • Discover how sun, wind, and shade impact your arena’s performance.
  • Understand the key planning steps that set your arena up for long-term success.

You don’t need to be an engineer to build a great arena - just an equestrian who asks the right questions.

Meet the Instructors Behind the Course

With decades of real-world experience and deep roots in soil science and construction, we’ve helped equestrians at every level build safer, longer-lasting arenas.. Our goal is to give riders the knowledge they need to make informed decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and create a riding surface they can rely on every day.

Dickie Osborne

30+ Years of Building Durable, Horse-Safe Riding Surface

Dickie Osborne has spent over 30 years building arenas from the ground up. A master of excavation, base construction, and drainage, he turns raw land into high-performance riding spaces built to last—because he knows shortcuts don’t belong under a saddle.

Michael DePew

Chair of the ASTM Committee on Equestrian Surfaces

Michael DePew is a nationally recognized agronomist and the chair of the ASTM committee for equestrian surfaces. With decades of expertise in soil science and footing performance, he’s the industry’s go-to authority for building safer, sounder arenas—based on data, not sales talk.

Amanda Bolyard

35+ Years of Experience

Amanda Bolyard brings over 35 years of equine experience across multiple disciplines—from hunter/jumpers and reining to managing barns and grooming for an Olympic rider. With a background in design and deep roots in heavy construction, she blends creative insight with hands-on knowledge of arena building. Amanda now leads Precision’s educational and branding efforts, combining her industry experience with a passion for equestrian learning.

Frequently asked questions

I’m already working with a contractor - will this course still help?

Yes. In fact, that’s when it can be most valuable. This course gives you the language, knowledge, and clarity to communicate effectively, ask the right questions, and spot potential issues before they become expensive mistakes whether you’re building yourself or managing others.

I’m not technical. Will I be able to understand everything?

Absolutely. This course was created for equestrians, not engineers. We explain every concept—from slope to sub-base in clear, straightforward terms. No jargon, no assumptions, just practical knowledge you can actually use.

What if I’m not building right away?

You don’t need to be mid-project to benefit. If you're in the planning phase or even just dreaming—you'll walk away with insights that will shape every decision you make going forward. And since you get lifetime access, you can revisit the content whenever you're ready to build.

What if I’ve already built an arena and it’s not riding right?

Then this course is still for you. You’ll learn how to assess what might have gone wrong, understand how to talk with contractors or footing reps about improvements, and plan better for any upgrades or rebuilds in the future.

Will I know what sand to use for footing after taking this course?

Our courses do not teach footing design. While we cover footing theory, including general principles of what makes a surface stable, forgiving, and rideable, it is not possible to prescribe a one-size-fits-all solution for footing material. There are thousands of quarries across the United States and hundreds of thousands worldwide, each producing sand and aggregate with unique characteristics. Even within the same quarry, the material can change over time due to shifts in the source formation. Because of this, every footing must be tested individually—we don’t guess. Footing design is a site-specific, performance-specific process that requires an understanding of particle shape, gradation, clay content, moisture retention, and other relevant factors. The knowledge we share in this course gives you the framework to understand what matters, but true footing stability is achieved through testing—not theory alone.

You don’t get a do-over on your arena.

But you do get a free start, with zero risk.

The Sneak Peek gives you arena planning considerations to move forward, without spending a dime. If you like what you learn, you’ll have the option to upgrade to the full course anytime.
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